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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Zarwani Eco Campsite-Narmada River


      This campsite is situated in the Narmada District. It is 28 kms from Rajpipla towards Kevadia Colony at the Narmada Dam site. It is 7 kms from the Thawadia checkpost. It is situated inside the Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary which is home to a gamut of flora & fauna. The wildlife attarction include leopards, wild sloth bears, hyena, various species of Deers and wild dogs. One can also see the rhesus monkey and the barking deer or muntjac which are rarely found in other parts of the country.
     One can arrange for day picnics or treks with the help of the forest department, with the forest, waterfalls and other natural beauty within easy reach. Other sightseeing areas nearby include the Zarwani waterfalls, the Shoolpaneshwar Temple, the Gheer Khadi.

Facilities:

    Orientation Centre
    2 Cottages with attached bath & toilet facilities
    Tented Accomodations with separate bath & toilet facilities
    2 dormitory which can accomodate 10 people at a time each
    Separate Kitchen & Dining places
    a fully developed eco campsite
    Veg & Non-Veg Food available with the help of ETC (Eco Tourism Committee)
    Separate area for Campfire
    Machaans for landscape & wildlife viewing
    The campsite has a beautiful Nature Walking Trail


Tips:
Being a responsible nature lover is our way of showing reverence to Mother Earth, a few tips for you to remember -

    Make sure to visit the orientation centre first before you start exploring the campsite as that would give a good picture of what you are about to experience during your stay.
    Most of these Eco Campsites use electricity which is generated by using solar energy, hence please use it responsibly.
    No smoking whatsoever (cigarette butts cause many forest fires.)
    No flash or intrusive photography (for example, don’t pluck leaves to clear a better view; reposition the camera instead.)
    Do not carry any music system or sound making device along with you and remember to keep them switched off if you are driving around.
    Picking plants or insects is prohibited in any area; do not remove anything from the parks or sanctuaries.
    Do Not indulge in any quick or sudden movements to scare off wildlife.
    Do not try going too close to the animals.
    No pets should accompany you.
    No littering. Trash is only to be disposed of in proper receptacles.
    No hunting devices or other weapons should be carried, as well as used.

2 comments:

  1. I want to know whether there is any cottage or other facilities for one day/night stay ... ??

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  2. Yes. Local villagers have made some cottages, but they are not the lux ones. However, there are some safer campsites, where you can setup your own tents. You can avail food at these campsites, too.

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